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The schedule of Easter events on this page
represent both the immediate Madison area
(larger community events) and also a sample
of events covering communities nearest
the east-side and west-side.
For more community events closer to home,
contact your local chamber of commerce,
community center, or your neighborhood
association.
EASTER BASKET IDEAS
Gear up for summer:
- Sandbox toys
- Bubbles
- Sidewalk chalk
- Jump rope
- Sunglasses
- Baseball cap
- Ball
- Swimming or pool toys
Everyday toys:
- Books
- Coloring book
- Children's bible
- Sticker book
- Crayons, markers
- Play dough
- Flash cards (numbers, letters, colors, etc.)
- Stickers
- Puzzle
- Stuffed animal
- DVD of movie or cartoon
- Simple craft kit (foamies, bead set, etc.)
Treats for younger tots:
- Fruit snacks
- Fill plastic easter eggs with animal crackers,
teddy grahams, or other snacks they enjoy.
THEME BASKETS
Arts & Crafts Basket
Crayons, paper, stencils, foam stickers or small craft
project, age-appropriate art supplies
Dress-Up Basket
Dress-up shoes, boa, play jewelry, tiara
Sports Basket
A ball, sports-related book, chocolates shaped &
wrapped like soccer balls or footballs
Glamour Basket
Hair accessories, Lip Smackers or other
tween-oriented lip gloss, scented lotions, jewelry
(based on age), sparkly temporary tattoo's, or
sticker-earrings
Lego's Basket
Purchase separate boxed accessories or collection
add-on's, wrap them in pastel colored wrapping
paper
Baby Toy Basket
Bath toy, teether, rattle, touch & feel book, pacifier,
sippy cup or cute bottle, puppet
Game Basket
Fill with age-appropriate games
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| Easter Events Around Town |
Notice: Expect all easter egg hunts to start promptly. Arriving late will likely mean missing the fun! Kids should bring an Easter basket or a bag for collecting eggs or treats. >Saturday, March 27, 2010 Elver Park, Madison (west side) 11am - Egg hunt sponsored by Madison Metro Jaycees, including visits from the Easter Bunny, Madison Firefighters, drawings for prizes & more! www.jci.cc/local/wmadison-wi >Saturday, March 27, 2010 High Point Church, Madison (west side) 9:30am - Enjoy games, treats, crafts and easter egg hunt for kids, ages toddler - grade 5. High Point Church is located at 7702 Old Sauk Rd, just North of West Beltline Hwy. For more info, call (608) 836-3236 or www.highpointchurch.org >Saturday, March 27, 2010 Lakeview Park, Middleton 1pm - 3pm, Free family fun, sponsored by Middleton Jaycees includes activities for the whole family, face painting, visit from the Easter Bunny and Middleton Fire and Police. Egg hunt begins promptly at 1:00 pm www.middletonjaycees.org Saturday, March 27, 2010 Angell Park, Sun Prairie 11:00 am sharp! Sun Prairie's annual egg hunt, sponsored by the Sun Prairie Lions Club is for children ages 7 & under. Attendees must bring a non-perishable food item for admission, which will be collected and donated to the local food pantry. Grounds will be divided by age group, each child gets a candy bag, at least one egg, plus each age group will have a special egg containing a prize a few lucky kids will go home with! www.sunprairielions.org >Sunday, March 28, 2010 SwimWest, Madison From noon-5pm, join SwimWest at 1001 Deming Way for an Easter Egg Hunt and Pool Party! Admission is just two non-perishable food items per person to benefit Middleton Outreach Ministry's food pantry. Enjoy open swim, a visit from the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt at 1pm, activities with Keva Sports & Badger Gymnastics staff, food available for purchase. www.swimwest.com or (608) 831-6829. >Saturday, April 3, 2010 8th Annual Easter Hat Parade - Capitol Square 12:00 - Kids can wear their favorite easter hat, bonnet or make a hat at one of two locations, then walk in a mini-parade starting at Capitol Kids at 8 S. Carroll St on the Capitol Square. Gather at 11:45 to participate, or come on by to be entertained by the parade. 10:00 workshops to make a hat at Capitol Kids or Madison Children's Museum. A-Z Farms bringing special guest animals in front of Capitol Kids, starting at 11am. www.capitolkids.com >Saturday, April 3, 2010 Capitol Square & Great Dane Activities 10:00am egg hunt, followed by activities at the Great Dane until 11:30am. The holiday bunny will start the hunt on the capitol square on the King Street corner. Ages 0-3 get first pick, ages 4-5, then 6-12 yrs. Kids should collect eggs in their own basket or bag & turn them in for a prize bag! Meet after in the Great Dane's pool hall for a variety of activities, including face painting & balloon sculptures, and bottle cap decorating with the Madison Children's Museum. www.greatdanepub.com >Saturday, April 3, 2010 America's Best Flowers, Cottage Grove 10am to 3pm, for kids age 6 and under, rain or shine! Hunt for plastic eggs and turn them in for candy at America's Best Flowers Garden Center, 4311 Vilas Hope Rd, Cottage Grove. Opens April 1st for season, call for more info (608) 222-2269 or visit www.americasbestflowers.com Saturday, April 3, 2010 McKee Farms Park, Fitchburg 1pm - The Fitchburg Lions sponsor this annual egg hunt for children 10 & under. The grounds will be separated by four age groups, and children will collect eggs containing candy & prizes. www.fitchburgchamber.com >Saturday, April 3, 2010... For early risers! Copp's Food Stores Easter egg hunts inside stores begin at 7:30am by age level. All or most locations participate, contact your preferred location for details. >Saturday, April 3, 2010 Winnequah Park, Monona 10:00am - Egg hunt event and other fun for children ages 9 & under. Grounds near the Dream Park playground will be divided into separate areas for ages 1-3, 4-6, and 7-9 years. If weather doesn't permit outside activities, the event will be held inside the Monona Community Center. For more info, call Monona Recreation Dep't. (608) 222-4167 or www.monona.wi.us |
